Operations & Administrative Support Specialist

New Mexico Highlands University Portal; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day operations and manage projects within the department. The role acts as the primary contact for internal and external constituencies and oversees meetings and events.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with 2 years’ related experience; an associate degree is preferred. The position requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and varied hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; at least 2 years of related experience.
• Completed degrees above minimum education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day office operations and supports the department.
• Manages calendars, travel arrangements, and documentation.
• Organizes meetings/events; takes minutes and follows up on actions.
• Supports fiscal administration including budgets, payroll, and purchasing.
• Maintains files and data management systems; assists with job postings and searches.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

Office software

Job description

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day operations and manage projects within the department. The role acts as the primary contact for internal and external constituencies and oversees meetings and events.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with 2 years’ related experience; an associate degree is preferred. The position requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and varied hours.